It’s marathon blogging time again! Just as in 2008 (see https://andrewmales.com/2008/11/) I want to record everything about my marathon – from decision, to training, preparation, the race itself and the suffering afterwards. Why? Well, for one I have the memory of one of those orange …
Read MoreNew York Marathon 2010: The Whole Story – Training Days
The Decision January 2010: My friend, Steve, has said he’s running NY again this year. Last time was fantastic, but do I want to do it again? Hmmm… Reasons For It’s a great experience I know I can do it I want to better my …
Read MoreReady or not
It’s 9:15pm in a hotel room in Garden City, Long Island, New York. As soon as this post is done, I’m off to bed. At 4am I’m getting up and starting a day that I’ll never forget. I’d like to say the preparation has been …
Read MoreStart spreading the news…
Start spreading the news I’m leaving today (well, November) I want to be a part of it (and I will) New York, New York These vagabond (err, running) shoes Are longing to stray Right through the very heart of it (and all 5 boroughs) New …
Read MorePacing the truth
So here’s the graph I’ve constructed based on the times given to me via the email alerts. The first section just gave the average time at each 5km point, but from 16 miles onwards I’ve worked out the exact pace per mile. It peaks between …
Read MoreNew York Marathon: The Whole Story
I wanted to capture my whole marathon story and publish it, as much for me as for anyone else. I’ve broken it down into sections to make it easier to post and read. There’s a lot to tell so if you really want to live …
Read MoreNew York Marathon: The Whole Story – Training Days
The Quick Decision Steve phones out of the blue and tells me he’s got a place in this year’s New York Marathon via his work if he wants it. Would I want to do it too? Completely un-Andy-like, I make a snap decision and agree. …
Read MoreNew York Marathon: The Whole Story – New York Build-Up
T minus four days 4:30am: The journey that will take to me glory or despair starts with a simple, irritating buzzer from my alarm clock. I grab a few last-minute items and open the curtains, hoping that the blanket of white that unexpectedly descended last …
Read MoreNew York Marathon: The Whole Story – Race Day, Pre-Race
In the house No sooner had I put my head down after midnight, then my phone’s alarm woke me up. 4:30am: Game Time. A quick physical check appears to indicate that I’m rested and stomach is fine. Relieved that this was the case, and not …
Read MoreNew York Marathon: The Whole Story – Race Day, The Race
Early stages I am hit by the scene that waits for me as I turn the corner and make my way up the first part of the bridge slope. Manhattan appears in the distance against a mainly blue sky, beckoning us to reach it. The …
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